Crime Rates at William Close, Southall, UB2 4UP

William Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Dormers Wells , and the 156th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around William Close (UB2 4UP) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.3% lower than the Dormers Wells average (88.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 14.3% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around William Close (UB2 4UP), the main crime hotspot is near Hospital. Police recorded 203 crimes here, including 181 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.